# Journalism on The No Agenda Show

Journalism comes up in 826 chapters across 630 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2007 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 826
- **Episodes:** 630
- **Discussed:** October 2007 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [New York Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Media Bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Glenn Greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Nbc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [Washington Post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 826

### Ken Paxton Faces Allegations of Partying in Dubai

- **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-15
- **Time:** 38:34–42:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/ken-paxton-faces-allegations-of-partying-in-dubai.md

The Wall Street Journal reports on video footage showing Texas Senate nominee Ken Paxton allegedly partying in Dubai with his girlfriend and two U.S. fugitives indicted for healthcare fraud. The report highlights the political baggage Paxton carries, including his public divorce from State Senator Angela Paxton. The hosts also discuss Donald Trump's endorsement of Paxton over John Cornyn.

Keywords: [ken paxton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ken-paxton.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [dubai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dubai.md), angela paxton, [john cornyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-cornyn.md), [healthcare fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-fraud.md)

### Madonna Honesty Controversy, MTV VJ Press Fallout

- **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-10
- **Time:** 34:53–37:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/madonna-honesty-controversy-mtv-vj-press-fallout.md

Adam Curry recalls a 1980s interview with TV Guide where he honestly stated that Madonna was "not that nice." This breach of the expected promotional protocol caused significant friction with MTV management, who preferred their VJs to act as purely positive "talking heads."

Keywords: [madonna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madonna.md), [mtv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv.md), [tv guide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tv-guide.md), music journalism, [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md)

### Maria Bartiromo Departure from Fox News

- **Episode:** [1900: Trust The Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-03
- **Time:** 1:17:08–1:17:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan/chapter/maria-bartiromo-departure-from-fox-news.md

Maria Bartiromo has reportedly left Fox News after 12 years with the network and over 30 years in television journalism. Speculation suggests she may be considered for a role as White House Press Secretary in a future administration.

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### Tarbell Fellowship and AI Reporting Influence

- **Episode:** [1892: Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Time:** 26:43–28:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1892-kill-switch/chapter/tarbell-fellowship-and-ai-reporting-influence.md

The Tarbell Fellowship is identified as an initiative that pays journalists to cover stories specifically about artificial intelligence. Concerns are raised that this third-party funding influences reporting in major outlets like The New York Times and CNN. The hosts suggest this creates a bias similar to pharmaceutical influence in medical reporting.

Keywords: tarbell fellowship, [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), third-party funding

### Tech Journalism Advice and the Big Roundtable

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 5:29:06–5:31:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/tech-journalism-advice-and-the-big-roundtable.md

Craig Jones shares a memory from the mid-2010s when he emailed John C. Dvorak for advice on breaking into tech journalism. To his surprise, Dvorak called him personally, only to offer the simple advice: "Don't do it." The segment concludes with a donation from Sir Mama's Boy of the Arc Welders, citing Matthew 5:4 for comfort.

Keywords: [tech journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-journalism.md), advice, arc welders, matthew 5:4, [st. augustine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-augustine.md)

### Craig Jones and BT Dave Career Advice Anecdotes

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 5:31:43–5:33:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/craig-jones-and-bt-dave-career-advice-anecdotes.md

Craig Jones shares a story from the mid-2010s when John C. Dvorak gave him honest phone advice to avoid a career in tech journalism. Dvorak's prediction of the industry's downsizing proved accurate, leading Jones to a more stable life path. BT Dave recalls being "gotten" by Dvorak's 1995 April Fool's article regarding 2-bit computing.

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### Will Hearst on John C. Dvorak's Tech Influence

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 14:10–17:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/will-hearst-on-john-c-dvorak-s-tech-influence.md

Will Hearst, a long-time friend and former newspaper executive, discusses John C. Dvorak's significant impact on the technology industry during the 1970s and 80s. Hearst credits Dvorak with having a keen eye for talent, noting how he introduced him to legendary tech writer John Markoff. The discussion highlights Dvorak's "snarky" but honest product reviews, which could famously make or break a company's success.

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### John and Dina Fuller, Focus on the Family Connection

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 2:46:43–2:48:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/john-and-dina-fuller-focus-on-the-family-connection.md

John Fuller of Focus on the Family and his wife Dina donated $266.64 as a tribute to John C. Dvorak's "one-of-a-kind journalism." They praised Dvorak's competence, which they felt made mainstream media figures seem shallow by comparison. The Fullers pledged to hoist a tribute with every remaining bottle of Costco Bordeaux in their collection.

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### Democratic Party Shift, Israel Aid, Progressive Left Litmus Test

- **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-19
- **Time:** 57:17–1:01:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/democratic-party-shift-israel-aid-progressive-left-litmus-test.md

A Wall Street Journal panel discusses the "seismic change" in the Democratic Party regarding Israel, noting that nearly half the party voted against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to support cutting aid. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez celebrated the shift, citing human rights concerns. Analysts suggest that accusing Israel of genocide has become a litmus test for the progressive left, potentially influenced by funding from Qatar.

Keywords: [hakeem jeffries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hakeem-jeffries.md), [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [genocide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genocide.md), [qatar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qatar.md)

### Google AI News Summaries, Value for Value Restaurants

- **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Time:** 1:41:06–1:44:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/google-ai-news-summaries-value-for-value-restaurants.md

Publishers are expressing concern over Google's pilot program that uses Gemini AI to create news summaries, fearing a loss of click-through traffic and licensing fees. The discussion contrasts this corporate model with the "Value for Value" system, citing a Bay Area restaurant that allows customers to pay what they want or trade labor for meals.

Keywords: [google news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-news.md), [gemini ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gemini-ai.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [bay area](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-area.md)

### Three By Three Experiment, CBS Evening News Critique

- **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-12
- **Time:** 41:03–45:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/three-by-three-experiment-cbs-evening-news-critique.md

The "Three By Three" experiment evaluates the opening segments of major news networks, starting with the lowest-rated program, CBS Evening News. Guest host Major Garrett's coverage of Missouri floods and Royal family news is criticized as ineffective and boring. The failure of the network is partially attributed to the leadership of Barry Weiss, who is described as a writer lacking broadcast expertise.

Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [major garrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/major-garrett.md), [barry weiss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barry-weiss.md), [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md), [broadcast journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-journalism.md)

### Veronica Magazine, Dutch Media Bias

- **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-05
- **Time:** 2:15–3:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/veronica-magazine-dutch-media-bias.md

A discussion of the decline of print media in the Netherlands focuses on Veronica Magazine, which dropped from over a million subscribers in the 1990s to roughly 90,000 digital subscribers today. Reports from a Dutch publishing executive claim that journalists at major newspapers openly wear Palestinian symbols like kiffiyahs to work. The segment also notes a prevailing media narrative in Europe that Vladimir Putin is losing the war in Ukraine.

Keywords: veronica magazine, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [palestine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palestine.md), kiffiyahs

### Asian Longhorned Ticks, Cattle Cartels and American Ranchers

- **Episode:** [1881: Cow Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-28
- **Time:** 1:48:12–1:51:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel/chapter/asian-longhorned-ticks-cattle-cartels-and-american-ranchers.md

Ranchers report devastating infestations of the Asian Longhorned Tick, with cattle being found "covered" in the parasites within days. The hosts discuss a theory from "Texas Slim" that this is a targeted operation by foreign-owned meatpackers to undermine American ranchers. The segment suggests a correlation between these biological issues and the smuggling of drugs and people via cattle transports.

Keywords: [ticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ticks.md), farm journal, [texas slim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-slim.md), [cattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cattle.md), meatpackers, screw worm

### Journalism and Democracy, The PelleyPod Speculation

- **Episode:** [1876: Screwball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-11
- **Time:** 1:01:50–1:05:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/journalism-and-democracy-the-pelleypod-speculation.md

Following his departure from CBS, Scott Pelley asserted that there is no democracy without journalism. His career history is traced back to his start as a copy boy at the Lubbock Avalanche Journal at age 15. Speculation arises regarding Pelley potentially launching an independent podcast titled "The PelleyPod."

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### Donald Trump, Kaitlan Collins, and CNN "Hatred"

- **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-04
- **Time:** 55:39–59:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/donald-trump-kaitlan-collins-and-cnn-hatred.md

Donald Trump is criticized by media outlets for telling CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins she "needs to smile more" during a press interaction. Trump defends his stance, claiming Collins and CNN are "crooked" and "corrupt" organizations that treat him with hatred. The segment includes a compilation of Trump's past confrontations with female reporters, where he frequently labels them "terrible" or "obnoxious."

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [kaitlan collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kaitlan-collins.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [mar-a-lago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mar-a-lago.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md)

### Presidential Transparency, Media Reporting Habits

- **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-28
- **Time:** 49:34–54:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/presidential-transparency-media-reporting-habits.md

The hosts discuss Trump's unique practice of allowing the press to film entire cabinet meetings, likening it to a corporate "Monday morning management meeting." They argue that journalists find these sessions boring and fail to report on the actual data presented, such as crime statistics and job growth, focusing instead on controversial soundbites.

Keywords: [white house press corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house-press-corps.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), cabinet meetings, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), ceo style

### Replimune Cancer Drug, FDA Corruption Allegations

- **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-17
- **Time:** 1:31:49–1:38:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/replimune-cancer-drug-fda-corruption-allegations.md

Former FDA officials defended the decision not to approve the cancer drug Replimune, despite intense pressure from the Wall Street Journal's opinion board and investors like BlackRock. The agency cited a lack of substantial evidence and the company's failure to conduct a proper control group study. Allegations surfaced that the media campaign for the drug was a "stock play" rather than a compassionate plea for melanoma patients, as the company's stock has since plummeted.

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### Wolf Blitzer, Ballroom Shooting Eyewitness, CNN Reporting

- **Episode:** [1864: Pointcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-30
- **Time:** 1:08:36–1:11:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast/chapter/wolf-blitzer-ballroom-shooting-eyewitness-cnn-reporting.md

CNN's Wolf Blitzer provided an eyewitness account of a shooting near a Trump event, describing his experience being moved to a secure room by police. The hosts analyze his reporting style and his description of himself as a "broadcast professional" during the frightening incident.

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### Journalist Protest, First Amendment Awards

- **Episode:** [1863: Nekkidly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-26
- **Time:** 4:48–6:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1863-nekkidly/chapter/journalist-protest-first-amendment-awards.md

Over 200 journalists signed a letter demanding that the White House Correspondents' Association confront President Trump over perceived attacks on press freedom. Despite the tension, the event proceeded as an awards ceremony focused on the First Amendment and journalism scholarships. Critics on "The View" argued that Trump should not have been invited, labeling him a threat to the free press.

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### Podcast Industry Trends, Guest-Driven Show Fatigue

- **Episode:** [1854: Rackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-26
- **Time:** 1:31:08–1:34:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout/chapter/podcast-industry-trends-guest-driven-show-fatigue.md

A Wall Street Journal article discusses veteran podcasters leaving the industry as celebrities and YouTube dominate the space. Analysis suggests that guest-driven podcasts are suffering from a "deficit of guests" as high-profile figures limit their appearances to a few major shows. In contrast, independent, host-driven models like "Value for Value" are positioned to survive by avoiding reliance on fickle advertisers and repetitive guest circuits.

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